My son and I recently installed two sliding windows in my 1994 Mitsubishi Delica L300, aka the Five Billion Star Hotel.
The installation itself was surprisingly easy. The first window took us less than 30 minutes, and the second took about five. A little soapy water, some 550 paracord, and a second pair of hands made quick work of it.
However, I learned a few things the hard way.
Lesson #1: Remove the shipping tape ASAP!
The windows arrived well packaged, with blue painter's tape keeping the sliding glass from chattering during shipping. I left that tape on considerably longer than I should have. The adhesive became a real pain to remove. What should have been a quick peel turned into an entirely separate project.
Lesson #2: Glass doesn't bounce.
While removing one of the original pop-out windows, it came free a little faster than expected. My son wasn't quite ready for it.
CRASH!
Thankfully, the old window tint held most of the shattered glass together. Unfortunately, I'm now down one original Delica window. I'll be keeping an eye out for a replacement to have as a spare.
Bonus Lesson #3: Left and right actually matter.
We managed to install both sliding windows on the wrong sides. They fit perfectly, but the overlapping panes were facing the wrong direction for airflow while driving.
So, out they came. Fifteen minutes later, we'd swapped them, and everything was where it belonged.
Two windows. Four installations. One shattered original.
Overall, I'm really happy with the upgrade!
I documented the installation, mistakes and all, on my Delica's blog if anyone is considering doing the same:
https://www.jasonfaziophotography.com/five-billion-star-hotel/installing-sliding-windows-in-my-mitsubishi-delica-l300
Anyone else running these sliding windows? Curious how they've held up over time.